Alanis Morissette, Souleye, Sombr, Raye and a host of music and screen stars turned out for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala in New York City, where Taylor Swift was among the inductees being honored.
Red carpets in New York move fast, but Thursday’s 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala had a steady flow of major names—and the moment everybody kept returning to was Taylor Swift’s induction.
The ceremony took place on Thursday. June 11. at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. where inductee Alanis Morissette stepped out alongside her husband Souleye. She wasn’t the only chart-ready presence in the crowd: Sombr and Raye were also seen on the carpet. with Swift arriving to pose alongside Sombr and Jimmy Jam.
The guest list stretched across generations of music and beyond. Paul Stanley of KISS. Walter Afanasieff. Terry Britten and Graham Lyle were in attendance. along with Kenny Loggins and Christopher “Tricky” Stewart. The evening also welcomed Gavin DeGraw. Kylie Cantrall. John Rzeznik. Billy Corgan. Jane Seymour. Nile Rodgers. Brandi Carlile and Taylor Dane.
Nile Rodgers. who previously shared a statement as SHOF chairman. framed this year’s recognition around the people who write the songs behind the biggest moments in pop culture. He said the music industry is built on “the incredible talent of songwriters who create unforgettable songs. ” adding that “everything originates from the song and its creator.”.
Rodgers also described the organization’s pride in recognizing “some of the most culturally significant composers in history.” He said the lineup “not only showcases iconic songs but also celebrates unity across various genres. ” and he emphasized the reach of these songwriters’ work. writing that their impact has reached “the lives of billions of listeners worldwide.”.
For the artists turning up for the night in New York—some being inducted. others simply showing support—the gala served as a reminder that the spotlight often shines brightest where a song begins. With Taylor Swift among the inductees and Alanis Morissette front and center on the carpet. the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala delivered exactly the kind of star power the occasion is known for.
Alanis Morissette Souleye Sombr Raye Taylor Swift Songwriters Hall of Fame Marriott Marquis Hotel New York City Nile Rodgers Jimmy Jam Paul Stanley KISS Walter Afanasieff Terry Britten Graham Lyle Kenny Loggins Christopher Tricky Stewart Gavin DeGraw Kylie Cantrall John Rzeznik Billy Corgan Jane Seymour Brandi Carlile Taylor Dane
So Taylor Swift just got inducted again? Congrats I guess.
I mean good for her, but why is it always New York with these things lol. Also isn’t Songwriters Hall of Fame kinda like a popularity contest? The names in the article are wild though.
Taylor Swift inducting other people? Like she’s writing songs for KISS now or something? I didn’t read it that close but I saw KISS and figured it was more about concerts. Either way, Marriott Marquis always sounds fancy.
The whole article is basically “big stars showed up” which okay but who actually deserved it most? Like Alanis stepping out with her husband Souleye—why does it sound like a made-up name? And Nile Rodgers talking about songwriters writing everything… yeah no kidding, that’s literally the point. Still, Taylor being there is gonna trend forever.